Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Local time in Lynn: 12:19 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (781) 595-9314 to confirm.
About Capitol Diner
Capitol Diner is a diner located at 431 Union Street in Lynn, Massachusetts. It's part of our guide to 43 restaurants, cafes and bars in Lynn.
Capitol Diner is open 4 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). It opens early (7:00 AM) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: cash. You can reach the team at (781) 595-9314.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 431 Union Street, Lynn, MA 01901
- Phone
- (781) 595-9314
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Capitol Diner’s weekday schedule with 19 other diners in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 2:30 PM).
In total it is open about 27 hours a week, 29 hours fewer than the local median of 56. 100% of diners in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Capitol Diner is one of them.
Compared with 19 other diners in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
We don’t have Capitol Diner’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Payments
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Capitol Diner there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 19 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (3), Pizza (3), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Italian (2).
11 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTacos Lupita< 0.1 mi
- VietnamesePho Minh Ky0.2 mi
- ThaiThai Cafe0.2 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Capitol Diner's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Is Capitol Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Capitol Diner is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Where is Capitol Diner located?
Capitol Diner is located at 431 Union Street, Lynn, MA 01901.
What is the phone number of Capitol Diner?
You can call Capitol Diner at (781) 595-9314.
Does Capitol Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Capitol Diner. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Capitol Diner open late?
No, Capitol Diner usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Capitol Diner?
There are 19 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Capitol Diner. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Domino's (< 0.1 mi), and Tacos Lupita (< 0.1 mi).
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
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